Business Tips: How to Use Patch for Your Business

Patch is a great local resource for folks looking for the latest news in Wayland. The site also has a few things which local businessowners can do to help spread the word about what they do best.

Here are a few ways businessowners can get the most out of the site: 

•  Claiming allows you to post photos and edit details of your listing, and gives you access to a slick dashboard of business tools. Most businesses in town have already got a listing on our website, but if you don't, send an email to brooklyn.lowery@patch.com.

• Post an announcement or event. If your business is hosting a special event, or has a big accomplishment you want to tell the world about, Patch is the perfect place to share that news. Events will show up on the events calendar, and the announcements page is full of local announcements.

• Encourage your customers and clients to . Ratings and reviews show up on the home page, and it helps spread your business through word of mouth. When you have claimed your listing, you can also track these reviews on your dashboard. 

• Become a . The local voices section of the site is filled with people from town giving their unique perspectives on Wayland. If you're running a business, you're bound to have views as well. Share them with Patch.

If your business is in another Patch town, these tips will work on those sites as well.